The Nebo Education Foundation board met in February to discuss the grants submitted by Nebo School District teachers and fund worthwhile projects in the district that provide resources to enrich student learning.

Art City's Crystal Apple Award goes to Mrs. Barbara Miner, kindergarten teacher at Art City Elementary. The award was presented by Craig Harvey and is sponsored by Horace Mann Insurance; teachers nominate their peers for the award.

Principal Alison Hansen introduced the gifted and talented program that included the Brockbank debate team. Ms. Kristel Peterson, advisor for debate, said that out of the eight awards, Brockbank won six at the district debate competition.

Chess is another favorite activity for the students at Brockbank. Ethan Oyler won first place and showed his trophy.

Karolyn Peery introduced four students that displayed their talent in art with some outstanding, artistic pictures.

Nebo School Board Members retire – Debbie Swenson 8 years and Collin Allan 30 years of service. It was a reflective and emotional farewell as two school board members of Nebo School District, Debbie Swenson and Collin Allan, served their last board meeting.

The Charitable Giving Campaign is a district-wide campaign that allows employees to contribute to a variety of charities throughout Utah and right here in Nebo School District. In the near future, a representative at each school will provide information for employees to make a difference.

Margery Miner, Skill Building Technician at Brookside Elementary, was honored by the Springville/Mapleton PTA Council with the "Excellence In Service" award for her 33 years of service at Brookside Elementary, in Springivlle Utah.